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[Nexus 5 Accessories] abihakim:
So i see this ads https://m.bukalapak.com/p/handphone...5-tempered-glass-screen-protector-screenguard

Wondering if it has the same quality as nilkin?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] toge64:
which video?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Tikerz:
Just got mine today. First tempered glass screen protector for me after years of using the wet application screen protectors. I am really impressed with it. Installation went without any problems, no spiderwebs. It's super smooth and I like the rounded edges. It works perfectly with my Spigen Neo Hybrid.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] beaver2233:
got mine today - putting it on was a bit iffy, first time I didn't place it correctly so had to remove it and apply it again. When the screens off and under light can see lots of little webs (presumably from having to reapply). Though when the screens on it looks and feels great.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] bushako:
Just take it off and wash it under the tap, let it dry a little and then reapply it.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] beaver2233:
thanks for the suggestion, though knowing me I'll make it worse haha - considering it looks absolutely fine with the screen on I'll keep it on.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] dankof:
I have the same, 2 bubbles at bottom near led notification, washed and tried 7 times and they don't go :(

Always the same bubbles, exactly. Protector is great but this bubbles are taking me crazy.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] ashwinmudigonda:
Came broken

Got this after reading all you guys' reviews. But when I opened the package, it was already broken. Not sure what to say. Glad I didn't put it on.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] vin4yak:
Must have got damaged while it was being shipped.. Really unlucky... Order a replacement... :cowboy:
[Nexus 5 Accessories] joelmic:
did you order it from amazon?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] weysonn:
dropped my phone from about 10 ft...saved my screen from shattering :D

there is a hairline fracture half way through the middle and a small chip to the screen protector, but i dont even notice it that much when my screen is on

i had one of those cheap quicksand cases on it
[Nexus 5 Accessories] ashwinmudigonda:
No I got it from the site in the OP. I had to pay through PayPal. I am not convinced that this is the right screen protector for my phone.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mpry1:
I bought my nillkin from amazon and it had bubbles and streaks on it especially on the bottom. I ended up returning mine. Not sure which one to get next.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] j8048188:
Update

I've had this on my phone for ~4 months now. It's still working great. It has micro bubbles on one little spot on the bottom (on the bezel, not over the lcd) but they don't bug me. I've been super happy with this protector. Iv'e recommended it to other people that have the N5, and they've also been happy with the protector.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] bushako:
Just received mine today from Aliexpress, had to wait 3 weeks for it to arrive. I have to say its almost perfect. I really appreciated the care they had given with all the extra stuff in the box to help apply the protector. And I used all of them with the instructions provided, it looks flawless on my phone. I have to say with this kind of price and quality I would recommend it to anyone anytime.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] MasterGGM:
I tried the wet trick to get rid of the spiderwebs, and it kind of helped.

Just have to wet the screen enough then put the protector on.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Cowboy_Henk:
What is the wet trick? Explain?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] MasterGGM:
After cleaning the screen, I applied a few drops of water on the areas that spiderwebbed the most before putting on the screen protector.. It I guess activated the adhesive better on the screen protector and stuck better.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] sidh10:
Will I still need a case/bumper?

I am thinking of ordering this. My question is that after installing this, will I need a case to protect my screen? Considering of course that I don't drop it from the fifth floor cause I would love to use my phone without a case/bumper.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] stephen1122:
Maybe? The Nillkin protector doesn't go all the way to the edge of the Nexus 5 screen. If the phone lands at exactly the wrong angle, the screen can still get damaged. This happened to me even with a case and Nillkin protector. The protector has a a few cracks in it, and the screen only has a tiny chip at the edge that you can barely see. I was using a quicksand case at the time. Without the case, it would have been worse, but I don't know how much.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] bushako:
I had the same configuration as yours with the quicksand case. I placed it in a carry bag which had something sharp enough to poke the glass on right edge of the screen. It caused a small crack and needless to say the quicksand case didn't protect the thin bezel well. So now I have a cracked screen protector and a dint on the bezel which I managed to apply enough pressure to straighten it out. Not sure if I should be glad or disappointed. I'm on mixed emotions now that my N5 ain't perfect anymore:'(
[Nexus 5 Accessories] stephen1122:
I'm mostly glad that the screen isn't cracked and that the Nillkin protector worked. I can live with cosmetic damage to the phone as long as the screen is ok. I've ordered another Nillkin protector to replace the one that sacrificed itself to save the screen :(

Also I'm using a Slim Armor case now. I drop my phone too often to use a hard case.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] bushako:
Coincidence? I've also been using a Slim Armor case now after the quicksand and also made another order for a new Nillkin glass. For me the Armor is too bulky but it does have one hell of a protection.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] dcos:
Hats off to all of you who managed to install protector without dust or webs.

I give up, after removing, reapplying I don't know how many times. I give up.

My conclusion is that antistatic environment is needed :)
[Nexus 5 Accessories] derukun:
Dw, I retried like 10 times and eventually had to just use it the way it was. Huge bubble on my bezel area that won't go away (adhesive is gone).

Thinking of buying another and trying again eventually. Apparently the shower method works well for a dust free environment
[Nexus 5 Accessories] kamnikaz:
I apply it well first time and was able to reuse it on my replacement N5, first try too :)

Envoyé de mon Nexus 5 en utilisant Tapatalk
[Nexus 5 Accessories] bushako:
Are you using the anti static sticker that comes in the box? It really helped me big time and managed to get it on the screen without a spec of dust. I was smiling while the protector was applying itself smoothly.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Techimplant:
Well I havr ordered it and now waiting.. Can anyone please tell me how good is the camera protector and is the photo quality being affected by it.. Coz I don't want to ruin the quality of the pics.. Thanks
[Nexus 5 Accessories] eshopper:
You need to Handel real sweet to get the camera protector right placement.. doesn't affect ur pic quality ..it's not cooling glass you know :P :silly:..

And make sure the protector is free of spider webs soon you apply by applying necessary pressure or else you will struck with webs on screen or bezel
[Nexus 5 Accessories] VERGiL1202:
Does anyone use the protector with the Spigen Ultra Fit case?

What do you guys think - is it better to leave the case on when applying the glass? Or putting the case on afterwards?

Personal experiences are highly appreciated!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] j8048188:
I applied my protector without a case on the phone. Once it was set, I installed my case (Diztronic TPU)
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Lanchon:
shower install. two very small webs. i barely can see one of them. the thin side of the opening for the proximity sensor came *cracked*. a very thin line almost unnoticeable but its there. i think its the best screen protector ive ever had.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Techimplant:
Perfect install ..no spider webs nothing.. Bedroom install..my advice is that sit where there is ample lighting so that u can see even a single dust particle...turn your fan and Air conditioner off and take your time cleaning the screen thoroughly.. Thats it..no hinge methods nothing..

And this is one the best things I have ever laid my fingers on (non-human thing I mean) ..God Bless China :)

Sent from an IceCold Hammerhead!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Tw1tchy:
So I smashed my screen today right through this Nilkin screen protector. LG Nexus Is done but the screen protector still looks perfect lol.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] JD2589:
Pics or it never happened. Lmao.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Techimplant:
Anybody using the official bumper with the Nillkin glass? ..if yes then how is the fit and does it push the glass up or anything?.

I have the Nillkin on and have ordered the Official bumper as well..

Sent from an IceCold Hammerhead!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] chambers7867:
I have used the Nillkin and the nexus bumper together, although i do not have the bumper anymore (didnt like the material) the fit was perfect still.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Techimplant:
Thanks..I didn't order the original one either..i have ordered a copy from Aliexpress..now waiting for it to arrive..but its good to hear that they will go perfectly together..

Sent from an IceCold Hammerhead!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Tw1tchy:
Okay when I get home from

work I will. I'll lift up the nilkin protector and take a pic.

Kinda disappointed with glass protectors now.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Kenneth196:
Sorry if this was already answered - where's the cheapest place to purchase one of these?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] JD2589:
Same here friend,

Sorry this happened.

Plan on replacing the screen?

Shouldn't be to hard..
[Nexus 5 Accessories] SomeGuyDude:
I'm pretty sure you can go to the company, can't you? I mean, that's a massive fault on their part.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mmmmBACON:
From your pictures you can't expect the Nillkin (or any tempered glass protector to protect it 100% from that angle of impact). You kind of had unrealistic expectations there. From the way the glass is cracked and webbed, you took an impact to the top side/edge of the phone, somewhere between the ear piece and proximity sensor. The rest is just a spiderweb due to that initial cracking. Tempered glass screen protectors are best at protecting from face down impacts, not edge impacts. The screen protectors also don't go completely to the edges of the screen/phone. That is why you should accompany it with a case/bumper of sorts.

Since the glass protector is still intact your phone most likely cracked the screen because of a couple of reasons. The impact hit the edge of the phone where the screen most likely had no coverage from the tempered glass screen protector, and the shock from a vertical fall like that concentrated the impact on that one point. The tempered glass couldn't have protected from that regardless.

If you're disappointed in glass screen protectors because of that type of fall, you shouldn't be. It's just unfortunate how the phone landed. Just think of it this way, plastic screen protectors won't protect you from ANY type of fall.

Also, you should probably invest in a case.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Vanilla Pudding:
Mmbacon , can you help me with some stuff as a fellow XDAer :) ?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mmmmBACON:
Depends on the stuff! Haha.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Nocturnal86:
Thats pretty much what I think to
[Nexus 5 Accessories] FapMaster784:
...

I will probably buy this screen protector and the slim armor case
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Tw1tchy:
I agree completely with you! Not going to lie I dropped my Nexus 5 a whole bunch of times. Your right about the proximity sensor being a weak spot on the glass.

I already ordered a new screen for $100 and I hope it works. Installation should be pretty easy too but I wish the LCD, digitizer and glass wasn't fused. Could have save d money if I just replaced the glass.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] nav148:
Installed the protector no dramas but had 2 bubbles near the notification LED. I pressed the protector firmly down on those 2 bubbles for about 2 minutes each and they disappeared. First glass screen protector and I'm very happy :D
[Nexus 5 Accessories] sucro:
What's material use for genuine Google Nexus 5 bumper, PVC, TPU? I ordered one already, wait to arrive :) ... And think to order this Nillking protector in combination with bumper, even i never used glass protector, but simple screen protectors...

Is typing with this Nillking glass protector better than we use simple-cheap screen protectors? Does phone look thicker with it on screen?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] chambers7867:
typing on the nillikin is just like typing on the screen itself, it doesn't appear to be sticky or tacky like some of the cheaper none glass screen protectors. it also doesn't dent like the none glass screen protectors but it does seem to chip along the edges if you dont use a case that goes around the edge. (just my experience)

I'm not sure what kind of material the nexus 5 bumper is made out of so maybe someone else can chime in, but it feels like hard TPU.

hope this helps.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] bushako:
Its made up of a combo of hard plastic and rubber fused together.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] sucro:
Thank you very much for sharing your experience! I had bad experience with typing on non glass screen protector :)! I'll use case that goes around the edge, purchased few cases, and Google Nexus 5 bumper, will test it :), i asked you, cause you wrote that didnt like material :), i hope i'll like it :)...

Thank you very much for info!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] :
So how do y'all dry your protectors after washing them?

I just got mine. Installed, and had two BIG cobwebs on the bottom bezel. Tried applying pressure with my fingernail, no dice. I don't want to use a binder clip because I don't want anything to break.

So I removed the protector, let it sit in a dish of soapy water for a couple seconds, and then rinsed it off under a tap of water. I shook it a couple times, and then applied again.

The cobwebs are still there, and now I have streaks along my screen. I tried squeegee-ing them out, but now it's left cobwebs along the edges of the protector, too.

Any help?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Techimplant:
Don't take it off again and again or u will ruin it.

I had the same issue but the webs were near the front camera..I pressed it hard and I mean really hard and kept it like that only for a few minutes. The webs disappeared and never came back. I installed it perfectly on the very first go.

Or use a binder clip or something,but don't take it off again n again .

Sent from an IceCold Hammerhead!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] danarama:
Confirmed the bulldog clip approach today on some quite bad cobwebs. Just ensure there's a microfiber cloth on the front and back of the phone between the surfaces and the clip. Doubled up at least
[Nexus 5 Accessories] :
How long did you leave it there?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] danarama:
Can't remember exactly as I was experimenting but I'd estimate 30 minutes per web.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] bushako:
Just had the 2nd screen protector applied after the first one cracked from impact. I have to say I'm still very impressed! Not a single issue and I find it easier to apply than ordinary plastic protectors. Very tiny web at the bottom but after consistent rubbing it's gone.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] danarama:
After using this screen for a few days, I really like it. I love how the rounded off edges feel to the touch. I actually think it makes the N5 feel a little bit more premium.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] bushako:
Exactly my thoughts.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] 1lazysheep:
cool. i still haven't received mine yet, and i ordered when i posted the thread :(
[Nexus 5 Accessories] automaddux:
I had one on my HTC One and it was seriously the best thing I bought for that phone. The fit and feel of it made the phone seem a little more well built IMO. When I sold it on Ebay, I left it on there and the guy was so happy cuz he thought I would've taken it off.

Anyways, just ordered mine for the N5 and can't wait for it to get here.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] bhazard451:
Wouldn't really help. My Nexus is my camera, and the glass is invisible aside from the cutout portions.

Both boxes they came in were very nice as well. For $20, you get a nice case, free film protector, and nice tempered glass. Can't beat it.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] QAM:
Hola

Can you please expand on what you meant of getting 4 of them. What do you get extra of?

Thanks.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] green_comet:
you get 4 small plastic protectors for the camera lens.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] rolltideburr:
thanks.. How do you like it so far?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] bhazard451:
Love it. I like the Xtreme guard protectors, but tempered glass is so much nicer. Paying over $20 for glass is a waste of money IMO, as I've had good ones for $10 on iphones.

For $14, it is as good or better than any other tempered glass protector I've tried.

The $7 case has a quality feel, and comes with a film screen protector too.

I really like the Nillkin brand. Never heard of them before, but will probably use them a lot now.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Nocturnal86:
Got mine today but won't be able to put it on till tonight. This is my first screen tempered glass screen protector and if it's anything like I bear I probably won't go back to pet ever! I used xtreme guard and BSE and halo protectors on my N4 and am currently using the spigen crystal which are great but get smudgy so hoping this glass will be the end all be all!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] kpjimmy:
Uhm..hate to break it to you, but there will be a big difference between screen protector (PET) and tempered glass. All the tempered glass I have tried with the N4 were fingerprint magnets. The least one, the SLA Holy Grail was good though, but still showed massive fingerprints. You learn to live with it lol and occasionally wipe it with a lint free cloth.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] green_comet:
Some photos I took yesterday, I was going to make a full video but then couldn't be stuffed. :laugh:
[Nexus 5 Accessories] psy_spy:
Is it a good idea to have a PET screen protector over a tempered glass ? has anyone tried it?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] kpjimmy:
LOL er...redundant. :laugh:
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Nocturnal86:
are you serious dude? Then what is the point of spending on the glass one? just buy a PET for your regular glass screen. The point of a glass protector is to get the feel of real glass without damaging or scratching the actual phone if it ever happens.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] psy_spy:
haha, I know it is a weird/stupid idea. :silly: Glass protector is shatterproof but attracts fingerprints. The PET will prevent fingerprints.

Anyways, I am going to use only the tempered glass.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Nocturnal86:
I think you have it backwards I had the Spigen Crystal protectors and they smudged like crazy. I now have the Nillkin Glass protector and it gets fingerprints like any other glass but its no where near as bad as the plastic protectors and also alot easier to clean off just like the regular glass.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] green_comet:
This is exactly what I found also. :good:
[Nexus 5 Accessories] fkloznica:
perfect fit.. can you explain the installing process step by step ? :)
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Felchy:
Thanks for the pictures. It looks like the protector goes pretty much edge to edge.

Do you think the case would work OK with a TPU case (like Diztronic for example)? Or would the edges get peeled up?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] 1lazysheep:
finally got mine this past Friday. i was impressed with the packaging. they literally provide everything you need for installation, and it comes in a sealed plastic bag.

been using it over the weekend and i can't tell discern any difference from the actual glass. and as far as oleophobicity is concerned, it's about the same as the glass on the phone. take a look at pic #1 (oily smudges near speaker, middle and bottom). that's about a typical day's use, from 8 - 5.

there's also been no change in responsiveness. it's probably reduced the light transmittance by a couple percentage points, but i can't tell the diff.

as far as fit, it's spot on. there is a fraction of a mm of space at the sides, so it doesn't completely cover the screen. however, it's enough that gliding off and on feels much nicer than before; you don't feel the ridge anymore.

overall, i'm very happy with the product. the only issue is the wait. however, if you can tolerate it, for $16 bucks this thing is amazing value.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Citizen_Snips:
I agree with the above review. I am extremely happy with this screen protector. Feels like the original glass. I also use the Ringke Fusion case and the rubber creeps up right to the edge of the protector. It almost feels like they were made for each other. I was also impressed by the packaging. The cut is perfect. I had no many terrible ones for my gnex. Both glass and not. Only downside was the wait. Applying it was pretty easy as well. They give you everything you need. I'm satisfied with my purchase
[Nexus 5 Accessories] blade_:
i have the same question.in ebay is around 10$
[Nexus 5 Accessories] NITRO_100:
Haven't seen cheaper on eBay. Mine came today. It's perfect.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] blade_:
from same seller?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] NITRO_100:
Don't know, I paid mine $10.99
[Nexus 5 Accessories] AlbinoAsian:
Just installed mine today. Agree with everyone else it feels and looks great. I feel naked... But I know I'm not. That's freedom for you!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] sucro:
I ordered before 2-3 days for 11$ too :), now wait to arrive :), to remove this poor protector which came with phone from Google INC. :)
[Nexus 5 Accessories] darksora145:
I just received mine today and its awesome the only trouble I had with it was that there was a small air bubble along the bottom edge of the screen protector and I haven't been able to get it to stick but it's very small but I'm still trying to press it down as we speak lol
[Nexus 5 Accessories] danarama:
Bulldog clip.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] darksora145:
So the bulldog clips trick would work on the bottom edge of the screen protector?? I have a hard time figuring out how it will stay on without slipping off with the clip
[Nexus 5 Accessories] danarama:
Yes. Wrap a microfibre around the phone. With the clip, you can experiment with diagnal angles
[Nexus 5 Accessories] darksora145:
What size clip do you recommend?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] danarama:
Average
[Nexus 5 Accessories] darksora145:
Thanks for the suggestion SU I'll report back later today of the result :)
[Nexus 5 Accessories] danarama:
No probs. I used it on the cobwebs I had top left, top middle and bottom left for about 30 minutes on each and all ok now...
[Nexus 5 Accessories] rpr69:
I had a small spider web near the bottom, an hour or so with a bulldog clip and it's gone. Just two tiny spots (literally smaller than one pixel I would imagine) that you can't even see unless you know where to look, and in the right light.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] darksora145:
I got some bulldog clips or binder clips how ever you call it but I have a hard time trying to keep it in the exact area because the dang thing is so slippery that it slides off lol
[Nexus 5 Accessories] danarama:
Instead of putting it so the edge of the clip runs parallel to the top or bottom edge of the phone, try and rotate it a bit so that its closer to 45 degrees
[Nexus 5 Accessories] darksora145:
Ok I'll try that and report back
[Nexus 5 Accessories] darksora145:
Ok so I tried your suggestion SU and it didn't work. I think the reason why it's not working because the little bubble is right on the curve of the glass and the clip is not sitting where it needs to apply pressure on the bubble. I've tried doing it with bare hands for about 10 minutes. No go lol I'll see what other solutions out there.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] danarama:
Maybe your bubble is caused by you trapping something under it in that case
[Nexus 5 Accessories] darksora145:
I examined the area and there is nothing down there. I'm thinking it might be trapped oil from my finger when applying it